The Spring Ball Part II

Chapter Four

He rushed to the garden and was about to call for Albert when he saw a very surprising sight.

Lucas Jean-Jacques was on the grass.He wore a black suit,his jacket was removed and was around Albert.The trousers were studded with emeralds at the belt loop.His tie was loosened and he rested his back on the stone bench where Albert was seated.

Albert said something,which was supposed to be funny because Lucas threw his head back and laughed.Lucas motioned Albert to come closer which he did and he whispered something into his ear and Albert cheeks flushed red.

At that, Stelen wanted to draw a line between them but seeing how well they clicked,he turned back and left the garden.

*Sigh*

It had been months since he transmigrated,and he was f*cking tired of royal life.

*Sigh*

Maybe he should take a walk in the garden himself.

Suddenly he heard loud voices, like people scolding a someone.No it couldn't be the loud voices sounded like they were coming from children

*Sigh*

*I hope it's not what I think it is*

Stelen rushed to where the voices were coming from,and he stopped.

Three boys were surrounding a small child.Two of them were supposed to be in their teens.Stelen recognized them immediately,Trevor Mystel Maxwell and Derek Josh Hunter.In their middle stood a short,ugly boy-David Bob Edward,son of the Count of Wisteria,a big bully.

The boy they surrounded shook with fear and they pushed him roughly until his back hit a thick tree stalk,and Stelen snapped.

He rushed to the boy before the others could land another blow on him.And it was then he noticed that the boy was Francis Louis Jean-Jacques,first son of the Jean-Jacques family.

'What is wrong with you all?!Leave here!'Stelen snapped while the boys just chuckled.

'If we don't leave what will you do?Huh?!'Trevor said as Derek poked Stelen on the chest.

'Stop that'Stelen warned

'Or what?!'David said

'You leave me no choice...'

. . .

*Sniff Sniff*

Stelen turned to see Francis sniffing.He was presently sitting on Derek and David,he had let Trevor go, because he was sympathetic.

*Shh,that was a lie,he had let him go to spread the news,that noone messes with him and gets away with it

He had let him go with some bruises and loosened teeth,while the two under him suffered worse injuries,even if he let them go they would not be able to carry themselves up.

Stelen stood up and started walking to Francis.He crouched besides Francis and asked in a low gentle voice

'Are you okay?'

. . .

As soon as Stelen re-entered the ballroom,heads turned to him, especially that of children.If looks could kill he would have been dead already.His Mom's gaze shot through him like a laser.

Someone lunged towards him,an adult but he moved slightly to avoid the person.The man stumbled and his face turned red with anger.

What the hell?!

The man lunged again at Stelen,but he was interrupted by Duke Charles.

'And what is going on here?'The duke asked in a stern voices

'You people think that you can do whatever you want because you have authority,right?!You want to know what your son did,he beat up my son and a few other kids'the man roared, pointing at Stelen.

The Duke calmly glanced at Stelen and asked

'Is that true?'

'Yes,Father's

*Sigh*

The man,the Count of Wisteria smirked and remarked

'You can't even train your son well,hn,what a father you are!'

The Duke ignored him and faced Stelen

'Why did you do it?'

'His son and a few other kids were bullying someone'Stelen stated

'Lies.My son would never do that.You have no proof'

'If I do not have proof of your son bullying someone then do you have proof of me beating him up?'Stelen said,smirking and the man glared at him

'Stelen that's enough.Who is the person that was being bullied?'

'I can't say...'

'You see you can't say it because there was noone being bullied'the Count said grinning ominously.

'I can't say because it will hurt the person's feelings and I don't argue with rocks, it's like the saying you can't pour water on a rock and expect it to absorb water'

'Are you trying to say that I'm a fool?'

'I never said that,did I?But you know yourself best'Stelen said and shrugged.

'Leon!'the duke's voice resonated in the hall

'That is enough'Charles said calmly and glanced at Stelen.Stelen understood and said

'I apologize for my discourteousness'

The count just glared at Stelen and turned away.

What the hell,today was going awfully!!

Stelen walked to Genevieve since the commotion was over.The Jean-Jacques brothers along with Albert were seated with her.

*Sigh

'Sir Stelen,may I have a word with you?'Lucas said

'Sure'Stelen replied and followed Lucas to the balcony.

'I have come to realize that you beat the bullies because of my brother.I want to thank you for that...You see my brother has always been very timid.There was a time he didn't talk to people at all, including me.I came to realize that he had a problem in communicating with people.*Sigh*And it didn't help his lack of confidence when people started comparing him with me, after all we are twins_the comparison is far worse than comparison between normal siblings, because we did share thesame womb at thesame time.'

...Pause ...

'He started getting bullied alot, I'll normally be there to fend away the bullies,but I can't be there all the time,can I?I am only human'

His dry laugh that followed was sad.

'He would normally get through that by himself.But I always made sure that they paid in one way or the other,but...So I just wanted to thank you,for helping my brother.I don't really know why I told you that but...'

'I'm not complaining.Probably it's because I'm a good listener, everybody tells me that,hehe'

And that wasn't a lie,in his former life and his life at present he had been told that a lot of times.

'Yeah, I guess'

'So now my turn to talk.What is going on between you and my brother?'

'Hehe,you could say we are friends'

'Do anything funny to him, I'll break your nose'

'Sounds fair,haha'

. . .

2 WEEKS LATER

The Spring Ball had ended,and Stelen had went home with a cheerful energy only for his father to ground him.No communication for a week;well that was manageable;no parties for a month;ha...was he supposed to be sad at that;he didn't even like parties; but when his father said no games and books for two weeks he screeched.

All because he beat up some bullies*sigh

But he had taken his punishment like a man and well his father was still a bit angry at him but Mother was on his side.

He slept throughout the days,and sometimes Mother would come to his room to talk and also with Albert.

Today though, his punishment has come to a end.The Jean-Jacques brothers had come to visit alongside Genevieve,they had been frequently visiting.Albert would always have alot to talk about after their visit, especially about Lucas.

. . . Lucas:'Hahaha,you look like you have been released from a zoo,haha'

Stelen:'One more giggle and your nose will get damaged'

'Ok,ok and I DON'T giggle'

'Well,Lucas is right'

It was true.Stelen had go to their visiting room with his hair uncombed,not dressed properly.

'Brother,go fix yourself up, before Mother sees you'

'Fine'

'We will be in the library'

. . .

IN THE ALEXANDA LIBRARY,ZLIX

'Wow,you have alot of books here'Frances and Genevieve said in unison.

'Hehe'

'How takes care of it?The maids?'

'No.Brother always makes time to go through here.He doesn't like anybody entering here,haha.Worse is his personal space,that is his table,haha.He once raised his voice at me because of that and Brother never shouts'

'So... what's this?'

'Oh,those are Stelen's research books, he's always with them,hehe~'

Stelen walked in to see all of their guests seated along with Albert...and they were discussing about him.

'Young Master Stelen really is a man.You need to hear how Young Mistresses speak about him in parties.They talk and talk about how he is so refined,sweet_both in words and gestures,and his appearance, especially his appearance.'Genevieve said

'I won't be surprised if by the time Young Master Stelen turns 18,he would have like thousands of marriage proposals,haha~'Lucas said

'Gossiping now are we?'Stelen said nonchalantly and chuckled as he sat down close to them.

. . .